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Therapeutic Advances in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Therapeutic Advances in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is an international peer-reviewed journal that considers manuscripts on the pathophysiology and treatment of diseases affecting the respiratory system and critically ill patients.

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Subject Respiratory System
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
eISSN 2976-8675
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or discounts may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

Therapeutic Advances in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and whether the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Articles. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be up to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Main manuscript sections generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading, and an optional plain language summary may be included.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and provided as editable text rather than images.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and whether submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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General Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and state if the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Tables must be editable within Word and not included as images.
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Perspective Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and state if submission is made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Main manuscript sections generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' section after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and each figure and table must include a number and title.
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Drug Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and whether submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends and references. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Tables must be editable text with a number and title rather than images, and figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title.
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Scoping Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and whether submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Background, Objectives, Eligibility Criteria, Sources of Evidence, Charting Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends and references. The title must identify the article as a scoping review. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section, and a plain language summary may be included optionally.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in text order, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and provided as editable text rather than images.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and state if the submission is made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objectives, Design, Data Sources and Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration (if applicable).
Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Main manuscript sections generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article, and an optional plain language summary may be included.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Tables must be editable within Word and not included as images, and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and must state if the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Objectives, Design, Data Sources and Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Registration if applicable.
Manuscript Manuscript should be around 4000–6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Main manuscript sections generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a Statements and Declarations section with each required subheading, including 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text. Tables must be editable within Word rather than included as images, and figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and include a title.
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Registered Reports – Pre-Data

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and state if the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured.
Manuscript Stage 1 Registered Reports submissions must include a complete Introduction, Methods, and Proposed Analyses. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article.
References References must follow the Sage Vancouver reference style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively in text order, and tables must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Registered Reports – Post-Data

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and state if the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract may be structured or unstructured, as outlined for the article type.
Manuscript Stage 2 Registered Reports submissions must adhere to the journal’s manuscript requirements, which generally include Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Statements and Declarations, and References. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with each required subheading.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text for separately submitted figures. Figures must be numbered consecutively and include a number and title, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number, title, and header row and/or column and must be editable within Word rather than provided as images.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 300 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript should be up to 2500 words excluding tables, figure legends and references. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section at the end of the article.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be labeled as tables and include a number and title.
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Case Series

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and state if the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript should be up to 6000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' heading after the Acknowledgements section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings at the end of the article.
References There is no limit on references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables There is no limit on figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable within Word rather than submitted as images.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any writing or editing assistance from a third party and whether the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 150 words. The abstract must be structured.
Manuscript The manuscript must be up to 2000 words excluding tables, figure legends, and references. The manuscript must include at least 2 keywords after the abstract, an 'Author Contributions' section, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section, and it may include an optional plain language summary.
References References are limited to a maximum of 20. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must have a corresponding in-text citation.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are limited to a combined total of 2. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must be editable text with a number and title rather than images.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter must be submitted. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and whether submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract Letters To The Editor must not include an abstract.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor should be up to 500 words excluding references. Letters To The Editor must not include a plain language summary.
References Letters To The Editor must not exceed 10 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and every reference list entry must be cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor are limited to one figure or one table. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately. Tables must be editable text rather than images, and figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited.
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Recent Publications

Effectiveness of Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients Treated in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Propensity-Matched Cohort Analysis

Dietrich von Kuenssberg Jehle, Raheed Sunesra, Shania M Williams, Nathaniel J Bilby, Krishna K Paul, Kelcie Hill

10.1177/29768675251413432
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Incidence of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Secondary to Respiratory or Cardiac Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound as a Prognostic Tool in Critically Ill Patients: Insights Beyond Core Muscle Mass

Rachel Skoczynski, Jonathan Hansen, Sanjib Das Adhikary, Erik Lehman, Anthony S Bonavia

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Jugular Venous Doppler Ultrasound as a Non-Invasive Window to Right Heart Hemodynamics: A Narrative Review and Future Perspective

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A Dynamic Cause of Cardiogenic Shock Identified on Point-of-Care Ultrasound: A Case Report

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median time to first decision is 11 days, median time in peer review is 54 days, median time from submission to acceptance is 177 days, and median time from acceptance to online publication is 23 days. Online publication usually occurs within 3 weeks from acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and should explain why the manuscript is suitable for publication. Writing assistance or third-party submission involvement must also be disclosed in the covering letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or discounts may help cover APCs.

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Research Topics

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Asthma and respiratory diseases SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Liver Disease and Transplantation Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments Nutrition and Health in Aging Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Antibiotic Use and Resistance Uterine Myomas and Treatments Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy

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